Product Verification Engineer Intern (12 months)

Ciena • Ottawa, ON

4d • CA$25 - CA$34 • Onsite

About The Position

Help shape the next generation of adaptive networking platforms through hands-on system validation and automation within Ciena’s Product Verification organization. This role contributes directly to the quality, reliability, and performance of next-generation optical networking products used by global service providers and content operators. The position offers practical exposure to system testing, software automation, and cross-functional engineering collaboration in an onsite lab environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in networking, system testing, or test automation.
• Application of programming or scripting through coursework, projects, or industry exposure, including Python.
• Execution of test procedures with critical evaluation of results.
• Written and verbal communication applied within collaborative technical teams.
• Attention to detail aligned with quality-focused engineering environments.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to test automation frameworks or Jupyter Notebooks.
• Understanding of basic network protocols or laboratory test equipment.
• Background in telecommunications networks or fiber-optic communications.
• Experience with large language models or generative AI, including prompt design, fine-tuning, evaluation, or small application development.
• Knowledge of MLOps concepts such as data pipelines, model deployment, containerization, or CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute system-level tests to validate performance, reliability, and functional behavior of next-generation networking products.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Build and configure telecommunications network environments to support system testing and analysis.
• Investigate product behavior by collaborating with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Analyze test results to identify defects and contribute to root-cause investigations.
• Document test outcomes and produce reports used across engineering organizations.
• Collaborate with Product Verification teams across system, management, and northbound interface layers.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• company-paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• vacation pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree